winnersdon'tquit's Comments RSS Syndication from SeekingAlpha.com http://seekingalpha.comuser/289827/comments http://seekingalpha.com/article/180139-china-ignores-the-cost-of-moving-away-from-coal?source=feed#comment-824715 824715 Lost production + increased healthcare costs + escalating natural resouce pricing + worldwide demonization over their reluctance to clean up their act, by countries (incl. the U.S.) that do big business with the PRC .
You can't have it both ways.It's not a two way street.
The Chinese realize this, and appear to be ready to go "all in" to demonstrate that "money talks & BS walks", as was recently demonstrated by the Christmas Party held in Coopenhagen.]]> Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:55:52 -0500 Lost production + increased healthcare costs + escalating natural resouce pricing + worldwide demonization over their reluctance to clean up their act, by countries (incl. the U.S.) that do big business with the PRC .
You can't have it both ways.It's not a two way street.
The Chinese realize this, and appear to be ready to go "all in" to demonstrate that "money talks & BS walks", as was recently demonstrated by the Christmas Party held in Coopenhagen.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/179971-bankers-economists-say-gold-is-a-bubble-here-s-why-you-should-ignore-them?source=feed#comment-823635 823635 When put in context, it becomes certainly more apparent that many global power brokers in finance, media, education, and politics, consider conservative values placed upon now both "country and gold" to be of the same ilk.

In a word...Reprehensible.]]> Mon, 28 Dec 2009 10:47:18 -0500 When put in context, it becomes certainly more apparent that many global power brokers in finance, media, education, and politics, consider conservative values placed upon now both "country and gold" to be of the same ilk.

In a word...Reprehensible.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/179892-global-markets-outlook-3-events-that-could-shake-the-markets-during-a-quiet-week?source=feed#comment-822995 822995 There is nothing morally wrong or illegal in this strategy.
Different strokes for different folks...remember?]]> Sun, 27 Dec 2009 20:16:28 -0500 There is nothing morally wrong or illegal in this strategy.
Different strokes for different folks...remember?]]> http://seekingalpha.com/instablog/258208-wind4me/41184-new-china-law-requires-purchasing-of-renewable-energy?source=feed#comment-822938 822938
Consider if you would, the repercussions by various states(coal producing) in the US, if similar legislation was brought before the Congress.

China's leaders are very wise.]]> Sun, 27 Dec 2009 19:31:59 -0500
Consider if you would, the repercussions by various states(coal producing) in the US, if similar legislation was brought before the Congress.

China's leaders are very wise.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/179132-copenhagen-results-boost-renewable-energy-outlook?source=feed#comment-815466 815466
It fascinates me that 12 months ago when APWR was in the $3-$5 range, there were few believers, and even fewer takers.

APWR Key Stats today may be worth considering, given what's taking place within our planet;

ROE approaching 12%
Quarterly growth YOY 13+% w/minimal turbine shipments
Low debt + cash in the bank
stock price - 8X the S&P 52 week change
stock float at only 34M shares w/large insider holdings
w/10% held by institutions
3.7short ratio thrown in as a bonus

The US Senate continues embarassing themselves, and paying off individual senators/states with fiat money that most taxpayer's have not a clue about, and that they get the privelege of paying for.

Merry Christmas to all at SA!]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:26:38 -0500
It fascinates me that 12 months ago when APWR was in the $3-$5 range, there were few believers, and even fewer takers.

APWR Key Stats today may be worth considering, given what's taking place within our planet;

ROE approaching 12%
Quarterly growth YOY 13+% w/minimal turbine shipments
Low debt + cash in the bank
stock price - 8X the S&P 52 week change
stock float at only 34M shares w/large insider holdings
w/10% held by institutions
3.7short ratio thrown in as a bonus

The US Senate continues embarassing themselves, and paying off individual senators/states with fiat money that most taxpayer's have not a clue about, and that they get the privelege of paying for.

Merry Christmas to all at SA!]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/178791-the-bernanke-circus-what-does-it-mean-for-investors?source=feed#comment-812543 812543 Congress created the "weapon"; (legislation that made available FNM and FRE guaranteed loans to those otherwise unqualified to carry the "weapon").

The banks, created the "loaded weapon" (the packaged consumer loan), then Wall Street placed the "loaded weapon" into a concealed
"shoulder holster", created by themselves and nearly impossible to understand, for distribution globally .

The consumer unqualifieds, as well as the professional financial institutions, then proceeded to shoot themselves in the foot.]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:42:14 -0500 Congress created the "weapon"; (legislation that made available FNM and FRE guaranteed loans to those otherwise unqualified to carry the "weapon").

The banks, created the "loaded weapon" (the packaged consumer loan), then Wall Street placed the "loaded weapon" into a concealed
"shoulder holster", created by themselves and nearly impossible to understand, for distribution globally .

The consumer unqualifieds, as well as the professional financial institutions, then proceeded to shoot themselves in the foot.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/177819-flow-of-funds-total-debt-grows-more-slowly?source=feed#comment-802723 802723 Many borrowers, haven't a clue what the relationship is, otherwise they never would have bought into the insane housing prices that they did buy into.

Nobody put a gun to their head and said "buy it now...or die"]]> Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:15:28 -0500 Many borrowers, haven't a clue what the relationship is, otherwise they never would have bought into the insane housing prices that they did buy into.

Nobody put a gun to their head and said "buy it now...or die"]]> http://seekingalpha.com/instablog/258208-wind4me/38076-earnings-dec-3rd-on-apwr?source=feed#comment-788024 788024
SURPRISINGLY, EVEN IN THE US, APWR ABILITY TO
NEGOTIATE,FINANCE, AND PRODUCE A PROJECT THE SIZE OF THE W.TEXAS "DEALS" HAS WOKEN UP THE STREET, THAT THESE GUYS ARE THE REAL DEAL.

AS WINDFORME STATES YOU JUST DON'T GET THAT CREDABILITY WITH THE WORLD'S MAJOR PLAYERS FOR NO REASON AT ALL.

AS FATE HAD IT ,APWR WAS THE CHOSEN ONE, IT APPEARS.

HOPEFULLY, APWR WILL TAKE US ALL TO THE BANK.]]> Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:46:04 -0500
SURPRISINGLY, EVEN IN THE US, APWR ABILITY TO
NEGOTIATE,FINANCE, AND PRODUCE A PROJECT THE SIZE OF THE W.TEXAS "DEALS" HAS WOKEN UP THE STREET, THAT THESE GUYS ARE THE REAL DEAL.

AS WINDFORME STATES YOU JUST DON'T GET THAT CREDABILITY WITH THE WORLD'S MAJOR PLAYERS FOR NO REASON AT ALL.

AS FATE HAD IT ,APWR WAS THE CHOSEN ONE, IT APPEARS.

HOPEFULLY, APWR WILL TAKE US ALL TO THE BANK.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/175401-a-golden-thanksgiving?source=feed#comment-778436 778436 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:39:49 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/173152-the-true-gold-bull-has-yet-to-begin?source=feed#comment-758600 758600 Most people, are not willing to assume risk.
This basically brainless mentality permeating society today, is what creates limitless opportunities around us.

"One man's gold, is another man's garbage".]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:44:14 -0500 Most people, are not willing to assume risk.
This basically brainless mentality permeating society today, is what creates limitless opportunities around us.

"One man's gold, is another man's garbage".]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/171784-senator-schumer-misses-the-full-picture-on-a-power-s-joint-texas-wind-farm?source=feed#comment-747664 747664 I learned a long time ago...don't PO your banker; most politicians know little to nothing about business, bankers or the real world psychology.]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:40:06 -0500 I learned a long time ago...don't PO your banker; most politicians know little to nothing about business, bankers or the real world psychology.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/news/market_currents/post/35534?source=feed#comment-738161 738161 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:06:26 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/169355-three-myths-about-business-in-china?source=feed#comment-733708 733708 Is it based on ignorance, or something else. Journalistic integrity has shifted far left from the days of Walter Winchell, no doubt, while political ideology has become a cornerstone in what filters thru to the American people. ]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:02:51 -0400 Is it based on ignorance, or something else. Journalistic integrity has shifted far left from the days of Walter Winchell, no doubt, while political ideology has become a cornerstone in what filters thru to the American people. ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/news/market_currents/post/34317?source=feed#comment-717577 717577 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:01:46 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/163939-case-shiller-s-recent-strength-it-s-not-just-seasonality?source=feed#comment-696577 696577 The "sell the house" frenzy that many adopted (not all because of affordability), but the fear of quick flip failure just may be starting to wear thin.
Is it possible that these unsophisticated speculators follow SA, and are aware of the changing markets,current interest rates, and what's looming just around the corner, and down the road??
I don't think so.
Taxes are going up across the country, which means rents follow.
Therefore the initial premise is now "panic to greed to panic".]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:56:07 -0400 The "sell the house" frenzy that many adopted (not all because of affordability), but the fear of quick flip failure just may be starting to wear thin.
Is it possible that these unsophisticated speculators follow SA, and are aware of the changing markets,current interest rates, and what's looming just around the corner, and down the road??
I don't think so.
Taxes are going up across the country, which means rents follow.
Therefore the initial premise is now "panic to greed to panic".]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/160734-a-tale-of-two-inflations?source=feed#comment-669910 669910 When big government fails for whatever reason to call the shots correctly, there has to be some rationale behind it.
The young Harvard,Yale,Princeton and Columbia Phd's working in D.C. cannot all be that stupid.
Who benefited big from the erroneous inflation calculation??
Banks,Real Estate Attorney's,homebuilders, initially on the way up.
On the way down, many got trampled in the crushing momentum of the collapse.
Too many in Washington view the country as a giant, big screen, real life , 3D live "sporting event" exactly what Tim Iacono has deduced in his marvelous piece, without saying it outright.
In politics it's win at any cost, the end justify the means, but remember one thing, the manager and coaching staff is without a doubt alive and well, and headquartered in Washington D.C. ]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:16:22 -0400 When big government fails for whatever reason to call the shots correctly, there has to be some rationale behind it.
The young Harvard,Yale,Princeton and Columbia Phd's working in D.C. cannot all be that stupid.
Who benefited big from the erroneous inflation calculation??
Banks,Real Estate Attorney's,homebuilders, initially on the way up.
On the way down, many got trampled in the crushing momentum of the collapse.
Too many in Washington view the country as a giant, big screen, real life , 3D live "sporting event" exactly what Tim Iacono has deduced in his marvelous piece, without saying it outright.
In politics it's win at any cost, the end justify the means, but remember one thing, the manager and coaching staff is without a doubt alive and well, and headquartered in Washington D.C. ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/160360-why-u-s-government-should-cut-federal-workers-lavish-compensation?source=feed#comment-668822 668822 55% of Europeans are employed by their governments.
The leaders don't know from term limits.
Will the American voter ever figure out this may not be so good??
I don't think so.
Expect government to continue to grow..grow and grow some more.
America is headed to where the Communist country of China is right now, where a few powerful comrades control just about everything.]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:12:29 -0400 55% of Europeans are employed by their governments.
The leaders don't know from term limits.
Will the American voter ever figure out this may not be so good??
I don't think so.
Expect government to continue to grow..grow and grow some more.
America is headed to where the Communist country of China is right now, where a few powerful comrades control just about everything.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/160527-cramer-s-mad-money-6-reasons-the-s-p-500-will-reach-1200-9-8-09?source=feed#comment-668592 668592 No meaningful legislation pertaining to NG will be placed on the Congressional front burner until they've aligned all their ducks.
Anyone who reads SA knows what i'm referring to without me defining "the game" played in Washington.
As an investor in NG for all the right reasons, it's unfortunate we as a nation must suffer for all the wrong reasons.]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:02:14 -0400 No meaningful legislation pertaining to NG will be placed on the Congressional front burner until they've aligned all their ducks.
Anyone who reads SA knows what i'm referring to without me defining "the game" played in Washington.
As an investor in NG for all the right reasons, it's unfortunate we as a nation must suffer for all the wrong reasons.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/158230-stimulus-cash-for-anything-when-money-isn-t-free?source=feed#comment-646769 646769
Prepare yourself for the "double dip", and i don't mean ice cream.

]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:39:13 -0400
Prepare yourself for the "double dip", and i don't mean ice cream.

]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/153884-how-to-invest-while-the-government-keeps-spending?source=feed#comment-615852 615852
I 'm in agreement with your theory, yet ask yourself where did this governmental mindset originate from.
The problem we as a nation face is political,...based on "quick fix and painless" incentives, assumptions and conclusions. The liberal agenda has indoctrinated the weak, sad, lazy and dumb amongst us ,so that they demand from the government what their lazy, stupid, self-serving parents before them demanded when they burned their draft cards, fled the boarders, tossed their bras,and decided they were basically smarter than the rest of society.
Take a look around...obviously, they're not very smart. ]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:25:37 -0400
I 'm in agreement with your theory, yet ask yourself where did this governmental mindset originate from.
The problem we as a nation face is political,...based on "quick fix and painless" incentives, assumptions and conclusions. The liberal agenda has indoctrinated the weak, sad, lazy and dumb amongst us ,so that they demand from the government what their lazy, stupid, self-serving parents before them demanded when they burned their draft cards, fled the boarders, tossed their bras,and decided they were basically smarter than the rest of society.
Take a look around...obviously, they're not very smart. ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/152433-market-outlook-investors-ignore-the-real-economy?source=feed#comment-607618 607618 "Again, how can there be a recovery when transportation companies have no demand for commercial trucks?"

Greg, remember what's been happening the past 12-18 months. It's been referred to as "financial meltdown, armageddon, etc.etc
by pundits and Obama.

Banks weren't lending... Batta Bing, Botta Bong

Companies shut down their purchasing dept's, then proceeded to lay off their workers. It's as simple as that.

Trucks, dozers, motor homes, cars, boats,houses, and just about anything that you couldn't shove down your throat, sat on the shelves.

Bet you two bits there's a recovery starting Q3 and thereafter.]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2009 06:58:00 -0400 "Again, how can there be a recovery when transportation companies have no demand for commercial trucks?"

Greg, remember what's been happening the past 12-18 months. It's been referred to as "financial meltdown, armageddon, etc.etc
by pundits and Obama.

Banks weren't lending... Batta Bing, Botta Bong

Companies shut down their purchasing dept's, then proceeded to lay off their workers. It's as simple as that.

Trucks, dozers, motor homes, cars, boats,houses, and just about anything that you couldn't shove down your throat, sat on the shelves.

Bet you two bits there's a recovery starting Q3 and thereafter.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/149194-dow-ag-s-sale-looking-unlikely?source=feed#comment-590138 590138 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:37:56 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/147367-the-real-cause-of-foreclosures-no-skin-in-the-game?source=feed#comment-576908 576908 A quick rewind back to 1970, our first house. $46,990 + upgrades. $56,000. at closing. Bank requirements...$20% down minimum. We scraped up 12K, it wasn't easy, but we did it.Survived the recession that followed. the lousy stock market, and never once considered "bailing out of the mortage". That's the difference between previous generations, and what masquarades today as responsible adults.
By the way Tony... 5 years ago my younger son bought a cute little place, water view, a great starter home, guess what??? he was required to put 20% down. He's still in that house and will be for many years. In the medium to long term he'll make out just fine.
Trader Mark is absolutely right...it's all about the skin in the game"]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:32:38 -0400 A quick rewind back to 1970, our first house. $46,990 + upgrades. $56,000. at closing. Bank requirements...$20% down minimum. We scraped up 12K, it wasn't easy, but we did it.Survived the recession that followed. the lousy stock market, and never once considered "bailing out of the mortage". That's the difference between previous generations, and what masquarades today as responsible adults.
By the way Tony... 5 years ago my younger son bought a cute little place, water view, a great starter home, guess what??? he was required to put 20% down. He's still in that house and will be for many years. In the medium to long term he'll make out just fine.
Trader Mark is absolutely right...it's all about the skin in the game"]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/146146-ge-s-imagination-at-work?source=feed#comment-568043 568043 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:49:19 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/145578-domestic-china-companies-offer-investment-opportunities?source=feed#comment-563351 563351 In doing so, it is generating tremendous internal opportunities in "purchasing power" (commodity deals), while at the same time expanding east to west within its own geographic boarders.
The game plan being executed today, in the future, will enable the Chinese to rapidly expand from export nation to more of consumer.
A small company like APWR is more intrinsic to economic development thru electric grid buildout and alternative energy development than many analysts seem to give credit.
APWR's dominence in their business will prove rewarding to those of us with the patience to hold. ]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:06:48 -0400 In doing so, it is generating tremendous internal opportunities in "purchasing power" (commodity deals), while at the same time expanding east to west within its own geographic boarders.
The game plan being executed today, in the future, will enable the Chinese to rapidly expand from export nation to more of consumer.
A small company like APWR is more intrinsic to economic development thru electric grid buildout and alternative energy development than many analysts seem to give credit.
APWR's dominence in their business will prove rewarding to those of us with the patience to hold. ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/142698-two-sectors-to-watch-for-a-return-to-the-glory-days?source=feed#comment-543858 543858 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:35:39 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/127054-the-big-bank-fix?source=feed#comment-434329 434329 Remember when Moses put the plagues on Egypt??
Egypt survived.
Remember the flood that kept Noah so busy??
The flood receded, and Noah survived.
How about the Great San Francisco Earthquake??
It may have shifted SF to the far left, but it's still there.
Sometime more recent...how about the 1970's??
Real estate doubled, rates started up, up and away, and
then came the 80's, 15% interest rates and everybody made $$$$.
This is probable the single greatest opportunity in the last 70 years to make a buck.....seize it!


]]> Sat, 21 Mar 2009 07:38:41 -0400 Remember when Moses put the plagues on Egypt??
Egypt survived.
Remember the flood that kept Noah so busy??
The flood receded, and Noah survived.
How about the Great San Francisco Earthquake??
It may have shifted SF to the far left, but it's still there.
Sometime more recent...how about the 1970's??
Real estate doubled, rates started up, up and away, and
then came the 80's, 15% interest rates and everybody made $$$$.
This is probable the single greatest opportunity in the last 70 years to make a buck.....seize it!


]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/122088-mr-market-has-spoken?source=feed#comment-399870 399870
Your mouth to God's ears".]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:17:30 -0500
Your mouth to God's ears".]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/121792-ten-worthy-technology-stocks?source=feed#comment-397587 397587 YOU AND I SHOULD BE IN THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF BILL & MELINDA.

HE OWNS IN THE VICINITY OF 1,000,000,000 SHARES.
THE SALE OF 20MM HERE AND THERE IS RELATIVELY PEANUTS.

APPARENTLY, MR & MRS.GATES CONSIDER THEIR $$$ AS TOOLS TO BUILD WITH, AND TO TRY AND MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE WITH LESS DISEASE & MORE HOPE.

AT THE SAME TIME, THEY'RE FREEING UP SHARES FOR YOU AND I. I DON'T BELIEVE MICROSOFT IS FOLDING UP ITS TENT, AND WITH 20MM IN CASH AND NO DEBT...I'M BACKING UP THE TRUCK!!

]]> Sat, 21 Feb 2009 09:15:56 -0500 YOU AND I SHOULD BE IN THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF BILL & MELINDA.

HE OWNS IN THE VICINITY OF 1,000,000,000 SHARES.
THE SALE OF 20MM HERE AND THERE IS RELATIVELY PEANUTS.

APPARENTLY, MR & MRS.GATES CONSIDER THEIR $$$ AS TOOLS TO BUILD WITH, AND TO TRY AND MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE WITH LESS DISEASE & MORE HOPE.

AT THE SAME TIME, THEY'RE FREEING UP SHARES FOR YOU AND I. I DON'T BELIEVE MICROSOFT IS FOLDING UP ITS TENT, AND WITH 20MM IN CASH AND NO DEBT...I'M BACKING UP THE TRUCK!!

]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/120649-the-differences-between-chinese-and-u-s-economic-recoveries?source=feed#comment-389029 389029 Tthe US economy is approx. 14% export and 86% consumer based, with the Chinese economy approx.inversley stacked.

My believe is that the Chinese economy is doing an "end run" around much of the world's G7 economies.

The near term solution to their problems, has been determined by Beijing. Generate consumer stimulism within their own borders.
Last month, for the first time ever, the Chinese economy produced more new vehicles than the US. This is THE precursor to what's to follow.

Within the near future, the Chinese government will initiate social reforms, designated to alleviate much of their peoples long term concerns, thereby stimulating spending, while spurring a consumer based "back-up" economy capable of withstanding the turmoil to their current export woes.

In the short run this will prove positive for China, while being a detriment to the US thru higher import prices.

The Chinese are undertaking a bold, comprehensive alteration of their economy, probably at the perfect time, and without much of the hoopla generally associated with this type of transformation.
]]> Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:21:34 -0500 Tthe US economy is approx. 14% export and 86% consumer based, with the Chinese economy approx.inversley stacked.

My believe is that the Chinese economy is doing an "end run" around much of the world's G7 economies.

The near term solution to their problems, has been determined by Beijing. Generate consumer stimulism within their own borders.
Last month, for the first time ever, the Chinese economy produced more new vehicles than the US. This is THE precursor to what's to follow.

Within the near future, the Chinese government will initiate social reforms, designated to alleviate much of their peoples long term concerns, thereby stimulating spending, while spurring a consumer based "back-up" economy capable of withstanding the turmoil to their current export woes.

In the short run this will prove positive for China, while being a detriment to the US thru higher import prices.

The Chinese are undertaking a bold, comprehensive alteration of their economy, probably at the perfect time, and without much of the hoopla generally associated with this type of transformation.
]]>